Hollywood Reporter - Idol Worship

'American Idol' Finale: Candice vs. Kree Debate Leads To Stabbing Incident

Michele Amabile Angermiller — Fri, 24 May 2013 00:39:55 GMT

Two fans of the Fox show from York, Pennsylvania are now in jail over an argument about the season 12 results.

'American Idol' on the Charts: Candice Glover, Kree Harrison Make Their Billboard Debuts

Fred Bronson — Thu, 23 May 2013 20:30:00 GMT

"I Am Beautiful" and "All Cried Out" make season 12's top two the 69th and 70th Idols to chart. Plus: Pia Toscano is on a Top 20 hit? Which Idol’s grandmother is charting? And Phillip Phillips' "Home" completes a tour of duty.

'American Idol': Kelly Clarkson Will Not Judge Season 13

Shirley Halperin — Thu, 23 May 2013 18:30:00 GMT

A rep for the season one winner denies reports that she's being courted for next year's panel.

'American Idol' Alum to Host USA's 'Summer Camp' Reality Series

Philiana Ng — Thu, 23 May 2013 15:00:00 GMT

Matt Rogers, who competed on the third season, will lead the unscripted effort from "Big Brother" producers.

'American Idol' Finalist Angie Miller Lands Publishing Deal

Shirley Halperin — Wed, 22 May 2013 13:00:00 GMT

Universal Music Publishing Group signs the season 12 top-three finalist, who recently released her first single, "You Set Me Free" -- a song she wrote.

'American Idol' Alum Allison Iraheta is Married

THR Staff — Tue, 21 May 2013 23:45:00 GMT

The 21-year-old season eight finalist and her Halo Circus bandmate eloped earlier this year.

'American Idol' Without Randy Jackson? Alums Weigh In (Video)

Michele Amabile Angermiller — Sat, 18 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT

Among the finalists praising the departing judge on the season 12 finale red carpet: season six's Blake Lewis and Chris Richardson, season nine's Lee DeWyze and season 11's Jessica Sanchez.

'American Idol' Winner Candice Glover: 'I'm the Poster Child for Perseverance' (Video)

Michele Amabile Angermiller — Sat, 18 May 2013 05:45:00 GMT

The newly crowned season 12 winner talks to THR moments after her win.

Adam Lambert: 'American Idol' Judge? (Video)

Michele Amabile Angermiller, Shirley Halperin — Sat, 18 May 2013 02:36:19 GMT

"Where do I sign?" the season eight runner-up cracked to reporters following his performance on the season 12 finale.

'American Idol' Finale's Ratings Free Fall: What Went Wrong

Shirley Halperin — Sat, 18 May 2013 01:25:16 GMT

With a median age of 51.2 during season 12, "It's become your grandparents' 'American Idol,'" says media analyst Brad Adgate.

'American Idol': Is Nicki Minaj 'Too Risque' for the Show?

Michele Amabile Angermiller — Fri, 17 May 2013 19:30:00 GMT

Why didn't the rapper-turned-judge perform on the season 12 finale? "I wasn't allowed," she said.

Tim McGraw Critiques Keith Urban's 'Idol' Judging Skills

Erin Carlson — Fri, 17 May 2013 17:45:28 GMT

The country superstar also dismisses the idea of joining the judges' panel himself: "I don't think I'd be diplomatic enough."

'American Idol' Runner-Up Kree Harrison: 'The Next Step Is the Best Part'

Shirley Halperin, Michele Amabile Angermiller — Fri, 17 May 2013 13:00:00 GMT

“I don't want to put myself in a box now -- whatever it is, it will be Kree," says the season 12 finalist of her forthcoming, as-yet-unscheduled album.

'American Idol' Candice Glover: 'I’m Still Trying to Process the Whole Thing'

Shirley Halperin, Michele Amabile Angermiller — Fri, 17 May 2013 13:00:00 GMT

The third audition proved to be the charm for the South Carolina native, who said she came close to giving up. “I remember at one point thinking, 'American Idol' obviously doesn't want me, so why would I go back?'”

'American Idol' Season 12 Finale: Adam Lambert Tops 5 Best Moments

Michele Amabile Angermiller — Fri, 17 May 2013 03:08:03 GMT

Stellar performances, laugh-out-loud skits and one priceless dig at "The Voice" were among the highlights of the 2013 closer.

Debut Album by 'American Idol' Candice Glover Gets Title, Release Date

Shirley Halperin — Fri, 17 May 2013 02:53:23 GMT

"Music Speaks," the season 12 winner's full-length, will be out this summer.

'American Idol': Winner's Album to be Released in Summer

Shirley Halperin — Fri, 17 May 2013 01:27:17 GMT

According to sources, the season 12 victor could have a debut out by July.

'American Idol' Season 12 Winner Revealed

Erin Carlson — Fri, 17 May 2013 00:07:36 GMT

Let the confetti rain! The finale match-up between Kree Harrison and Candice Glover comes to a bittersweet end amid the departure of show veteran Randy Jackson.

'American Idol' Finale: 7 Things You Didn't See on TV

Fred Bronson — Thu, 16 May 2013 13:01:38 GMT

THR had eyes and ears inside the Nokia Theatre on Wednesday night, where season 12's eliminated contestants gathered together to watch Kree Harrison take on Candice Glover.

'American Idol' Finale: Mariah Carey Medley, Randy Jackson on Bass, Psy on Tap

Shirley Halperin, Michele Amabile Angermiller — Thu, 16 May 2013 04:12:50 GMT

UPDATED: Also confirmed for Thursday's season 12 closer: judge Keith Urban will premiere his new single, "Little Bit of Everything."

'American Idol': Kree Harrison and Candice Glover Talk 'Emotional' Finale

Michele Amabile Angermiller — Thu, 16 May 2013 03:42:44 GMT

"They sing because they need to sing, and not because they want to be famous," said judge Keith Urban following the Wednesday night showdown.

'American Idol' Finale Recap: Kree Harrison Battles Candice Glover

Erin Carlson — Thu, 16 May 2013 01:48:44 GMT

The judges have apparently decided on who they'd like to win. Will the rest of America follow suit?

Justin Bieber 'Would Be Awesome' 'American Idol' Judge, Says Carly Rae Jepsen

Michele Amabile Angermiller — Thu, 16 May 2013 01:34:11 GMT

"He's got lots of great opinions when it comes to the music world," says the singer following her performance on the season 12 finale.

RedOne, Haley Reinhart on How to Save 'American Idol': Bring Back Jennifer Lopez

Michele Amabile Angermiller, Cortney Wills — Wed, 15 May 2013 22:26:12 GMT

"I think that having new judges will spark a new flame," said season 10 alum Reinhart, who joins the chorus of those calling for a refreshed panel.

'American Idol's' Kree Harrison and Candice Glover: Ready for Their Final Bow

Fred Bronson — Wed, 15 May 2013 02:15:00 GMT

Season 12's last two standing meet the press 24 hours before they're due to take the Nokia Theatre stage.